British people are famous for drinking tea. But brother and sister, Sarah and Bobby Green, became young millionaires when they opened a chain of American-style coffee shops in the UK.

Having the idea: It started when Sarah took a weekend trip to New York to visit her brother Bobby. One evening, in a Thai restaurant, Sarah told Bobby how much she wished she could buy American-style coffee in London. Bobby suggested they started their own coffee shop. Sarah fell in love with the idea.

Doing the Research: Back in London, she spent a whole day on the London subway, getting off the train at different stations to taste the coffee. “It was terrible, and I knew there was a gap (空缺) in the market.” In 1995, they opened their first Coffee Republic shop in central London.

Making it work: The first year was very difficult. British people were not used to the names of American coffees, like latte and macchiato. But being successful was their dream and they were not going to give up. Today, there are over 100 Coffee Republic shops all over the country and the company has £30 million a year.

Advice for others: Sarah has now written a best-selling book about their experience, called Anyone Can Do It ! She hopes it will help other young people to start their own businesses. She says, “If you think you have the energy, then get out and follow your dream.”

1. What kind of company do they run?

A. A fast-food restaurant. B. A tea shop.

C. A coffee shop. D. A big hotel.

2.Where is their first Coffee Republic shop?

A. All over the UK. B. All over the US.

C. In central London. D. In New York.

3.Which of the following information is mentioned(提到) in the passage?

A. Sarah was not interested in Bobby’s idea.

B. British people never drank coffee before 1995.

C. Sarah’s best-selling book is about how to make coffee.

D. Sarah found a business chance while doing the research.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. All the young people must start their own businesses.

B. Sarah’s weekend trip.

C. The American-style coffee.

D. The success of a family business.

5.Where may this passage come from?

A. In a novel. B. In a newspaper.

C. In a sports magazine. D. In a scientific report.

任务型阅读: 先通读下面的短文,然后根据短文内容和表格,在空格内填入一个适当 的单词,使意思完整.(共5分)

Trees are one of the oldest citizens (公民) of our earth. Just like us, trees change a lot as when they grow. At 1to 3 years old, young trees learn how to protect themselves. For example, many trees grow thorns(刺) to tell animals not to go near. Most young trees have large, deep green leaves so that they can catch enough sunlight and change it into their food and energy.

When trees are 4 years old, they begin to grow very fast and become strong enough to face challenges in life. At the age of 15, trees become young adults. They grow more slowly and begin to produce flowers and fruit. It is not until the trees are 20 to 25 years old that they become real adults. The trees reach their largest sizes. Adult trees give us many things such as oxygen(氧气) and natural beauty. If we give them good care, they will go on to live healthily for many years. In many ways, the life of trees is like our own life experience. So, enjoy every minute of the life of the trees because they are very helpful to the environment.

Title: The 1. of trees

2.

Growing

Things they can do

1 to 3 years old

Growing thorns to tell animals to 3. away from them.

Learn to protect themselves;

Catch sunlight and change it into food and energy.

4 years old

Becoming strong enough

Face challenges

15 years old

Becoming young adults

Produce flowers and fruit

20 to 25

years old

Becoming real adults;

Reaching their largest sizes

Give people many things 4. oxygen(氧气) and natural beauty.

They can be of great 5. to our environment.

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